Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau News
MPFB scholarship opportunities - deadline Feb. 20
Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau has two scholarships available for its members or dependents of members. Both are for the student's freshman year of college only. The application deadline to apply is February 20.
The Crops for College scholarship is for students planning to study agriculture and the award is $750.
The M-P Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship is for $500 for full-time college students based on academic merit.
The guidelines and online application can be found under the "Scholarships" tab above.
The 2019 Plat Book is now available
The anniversary edition 2019 plat books for Marshall and Putnam counties have arrived, featuring historical maps from 1911. Books can be purchased for $35 at the M-P Farm Bureau office, the Marshall and Putnam County Courthouses, and the Soil & Water Conservation District in Henry.
Teacher scholarship winners announced
The MP Farm Bureau Foundation awarded scholarships to two local teachers to promote Ag in the Classroom. Read more.
Illinois Farm Bureau Board sets national priorities
Five issues IFB will focus on in 2018. Read more.
We Need You - Join FB ACT!
We want our members' voices heard in Springfield and Washington D.C. Join the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau in speaking up, by joining FB ACT! Read more.
Illinois Farm Bureau policy decisions recap
At the link, please find a special edition of Farm Bureau in Action. It recaps policy decisions made by the delegate body at the recently-concluded IAA Annual Meeting. Click here to view.
Commonly asked questions about the IDR changes to farmland assessment
In 2013, the Illinois Department of Revenue introduced legislation that made a fundamental change to how farmland's assessed values are determined. The Illinois Farm Bureau has compiled a list of the commonly asked questions about the change. Read more.
Illinois Farm Bureau celebrates 100 years
The Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau has a limited number of 100 year history books for sale. If you would like to purchase "A Voice for Illinois Agriculture - The Centennial History of Illinois Farm Bureau", contact the office. The hardcover book is $17.00.
Resources on Transportation Issues
New trucking regulations have caused a lot of confusion and prompted many calls to the Farm Bureau office. The Illinois Farm Bureau has put together explanatory handouts on the following transportation issues. These handouts answer many of the frequently asked questions and highlight the important information that pertains to farmers. Click here to be routed to these handouts.